"These almost eight years I lived within the Cruise were striking. Here got many achievements, thank God. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube always was, is and will always be my home. Rather not say goodbye, I say see you soon and am very proud to have honored this shirt. I hope to return one day to wear again, this heavenly robe. A hug Lucas Silva, one cruzeirense eternal," Silva told Cruzeiro's official site.

The Brazil U23 midfielder, who spent his formative years at the club and thanked everyone involved in making him the player he is today and the president for helping him fulfill his childhood dream.

"I am very happy with this time. It is a unique opportunity in my life is a dream come true. I could not fail to thank the club, the staff, the players, the coaching staff, especially the coach. I also thank the President who answered my personal request, making me realize that dream," the Cruzeiro star added.

"I am grateful to this wonderful crowd, which made me shiver several times in the legume, always selling out the stadium, encouraging me and making me race had on the pitch," he said, thanking the fans of the club.